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Mr Luca Alboretti was looking to supplement his income as a real estate agent in 2018 when he created an online store selling golf products.

Mr Luca Alboretti was looking to supplement his income as a real estate agent in 2018 when he created an online store selling golf products.

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Mr Luca Alboretti was enticed by the thought of making money in his sleep.

He was looking to supplement his income as a real estate agent in 2018 when he created an online store selling golf products, an idea hatched after watching a YouTube video about how to earn US$150,000 (S$197,000) a year in “passive” income selling salt and pepper shakers online.

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